May 27, 2015 2:13:00 PM CDT

Making iced tea at home is easy, simple and tastes great. It is also much healthier for you as you will still receive all the health benefits and antioxidants that the tea offers as well as having way less sugar then store bought iced teas. Making it healthier for you and your family!

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February 4, 2015 5:10:11 PM CST

Go green

Green tea, that is. Drinking a cup before every meal pays dividends. “We often mistake hunger for thirst, so this is a good way to keep your hunger cues in check,” Levy says. Plus, according to a study from the University of Geneva, Switzerland, green tea raises metabolism and speeds the oxidation of fat, making it the perfect aperitif.

Drink green teaThe primary antioxidant in green tea (EGCG or epigallocatechin gallate) can have the same calorie-burning effect as hot peppers. Researchers suggest drinking two or more 8-ounce cups, daily.